The Perfect Hamburger

Name: The Perfect Hamburger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 large egg, lightly beaten; SEASONINGS:; 2 tablespoons chili sauce; 1 teaspoon dried minced onion; 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; BURGER:; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 4 hamburger buns, split; TOPPINGS:; Sliced tomato, onion, pickles and condiments, optional

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 23, 2022

Chili sauce and horseradish add some zip to these hamburgers and make them a nice change from ordinary burgers. We think they're perfect! —Shirley Kidd, New London, Minnesota

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Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
SEASONINGS:
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
BURGER:
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
4 hamburger buns, split
TOPPINGS:
Sliced tomato, onion, pickles and condiments, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine egg and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick patties.
Grill, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve on buns, with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 321 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 758mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.

The Perfect Hamburger

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